Princeton, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Princeton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Princeton and Glenn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Glenn County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Glenn County compares with California
Glenn County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Glenn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Glenn County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 30.2% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Glenn County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Glenn County: 1 in 250 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Glenn County has recorded 266 truck crashes since 2015, with 144 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Princeton since 2015, this page uses Glenn County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.1% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Princeton since 2015: SR-162 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Princeton fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Glenn County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.2% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Glenn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-162 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Glenn County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 14 |
| SR-45 | 3 |
| County Rd 9/6Th Av | 2 |
| Rt 5 Sb/1055Ft N Of Co Rd 20 | 2 |
| Rt32/County Rd P | 2 |
| Rt5 / .1 Miles N Rt32 | 2 |
| Rt5 Nb/8800Ft N Cr48 | 2 |
| Rt5/.3M S County Rd 27 | 2 |
Princeton at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95970) | $69,000 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Glenn County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | — | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 19 | — | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | +6% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | +11% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 2000s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Princeton
How many truck crashes happen in Princeton?
266 truck crashes have been reported in Glenn County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 144 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Princeton?
The worst month is August: 13.9% of truck crashes in Glenn County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Princeton?
Since 2015, Glenn County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Princeton compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Glenn County has 79.7 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Princeton?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.